Do I need a notary for the soliciting license application?

No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; the applicant and solicitor sign and date the document.

What information does the application request?

It asks for applicant contact details, goods and prices, canvassing area and dates, and identifying and vehicle information for solicitors. It also requests three municipalities where solicitors recently worked.

When may soliciting take place under the certificate?

The certificate lists the designated area and dates, states hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and says solicitation is not permitted on Sundays.

St. Marys, PA · Elk County

No notary required

Soliciting/Transient Merchant License Application

This application registers individuals, businesses, or organizations seeking permission to solicit, canvass, or peddle in St. Marys.

What this form is

The application collects the applicant’s contact details, canvassing party size, goods and prices, area, and solicitation dates. It also requests identifying and vehicle information for each solicitor, plus three municipalities where they recently solicited. The form lists a $50-per-week fee and states that nonprofit organizations pay no fee; its certificate describes the permitted area and dates.

Who needs it

Individuals, businesses, or organizations planning to canvass, solicit, or peddle in St. Marys should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of St. Marys, 11 Lafayette Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857. The form lists a $50-per-week fee and no fee for nonprofit organizations.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and solicitor information.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the St. Marys Soliciting/Transient Merchant License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant details, goods and prices, canvassing area and dates, and the requested solicitor information.
3
Gather The Requested Information
Provide solicitor identifying and vehicle details and list three municipalities where they recently solicited.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the City of St. Marys at 11 Lafayette Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the soliciting license application?: No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; the applicant and solicitor sign and date the document.
How do I submit the soliciting license application?: Submit it to the City of St. Marys at 11 Lafayette Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857. The form lists a $50-per-week fee and no fee for nonprofit organizations.
What information does the application request?: It asks for applicant contact details, goods and prices, canvassing area and dates, and identifying and vehicle information for solicitors. It also requests three municipalities where solicitors recently worked.
When may soliciting take place under the certificate?: The certificate lists the designated area and dates, states hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and says solicitation is not permitted on Sundays.

Need something notarized?

This Soliciting/Transient Merchant License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another St. Marys form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.